Strain elastography as an early predictor of long-term prognosis in patients with locally advanced cervical cancers treated with concurrent chemoradiotherapy

ConclusionsStrain elastography may be useful as an early predictor of long-term outcomes after CCRT for patients with cervical cancer.Key Points• The Dmaxas well as ΔDmaxat 2  weeks during CCRT can predict the responder outcomes.• The elastography parameters (SR and ΔSR) exhibited predictive values of favorable response after therapy initiation.• ΔSR at 2 weeks during CCRT held the best predictive value for the responder outcomes.
Source: European Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research